By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Parts of northern Negros were jolted yesterday morning following an earthquake in Masbate island. Based on information forwarded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the 6.6 magnitude tremor struck around 8:03 a.m. and was epicentered at 7 kilometers east of Cataingan, Masbate. Intensity IV, which is equivalent …
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CIDG-Bacolod warns face shield sellers on overpricing
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Bacolod City last Friday, August 14, has issued a warning to sellers of face shields not to engage in overpricing. CIDG-Bacolod head, Police Chief Master Sgt. Ramiro Gocotano, said they have received reports that someone had been hoarding face shields and hiding it in a warehouse. Gocotano …
Murcia town hall on 5-day lockdown
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Murcia town Mayor Gerry Rojas ordered the five-day lockdown of the municipal hall effective today after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19. Rojas said the employee is a resident of Bacolod City and assigned at the Mayor’s Office. He added that all those who …
6 coronavirus cases in Negros Occidental
Bacolod City’s first case set to be discharged By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, patients in Negros Occidental has risen to six after Bacolod City recorded its fifth case and EB Magalona reported their first case over the weekend. Based on a bulletin issued by the Department of Health-Region …
Cadiz District Hospital doctor under investigation for Covid-19
A physician assigned to the Cadiz District Hospital went on quarantine and was designated as patient under investigation for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. Provincial health officer, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said they are currently gathering data and may reveal the details of their findings today. The doctor had reportedly gone on leave and was not …
303IB accused of violating ceasefire
The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros accused the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) of violating the ceasefire implemented in order to concentrate efforts to fighting the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. NPA-Leonardo Panaligan Command spokesperson Ka JB Regalado claimed the 94th Infantry Battalion forced residents of Guihulngan City’s Barangay Luz to surrender as NPA …
Quarantine violators face fines up to P50K, jail
The Negros Occidental provincial government warned the public, those who violate the enhanced community quarantine will be fined and may face jail time. Provincial legal officer, Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr., said individuals who violate quarantine rules will be fined between P20,000 and P50,000 along with a one to six-month jail sentence. The provincial official also …
Ceres tapped to transport frontliners
With the enhanced community quarantine underway in Bacolod City, the city government has tapped Ceres bus liner to transport frontliners. Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas said Ceres’ parent company, Vallacar Transit Incorporated, has provided 21 buses on top of the four already utilized by frontliners at the city’s check-up points. The city official said bus …
Bacolod City’s enhanced community quarantine begins Monday
Leonardia: The quarantine may be extended past April 14 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia has signed an executive order placing the city under an enhanced community quarantine effective Monday, March 30, and will run until April 14. In a press conference yesterday, the mayor said the enhanced quarantine seeks to …
1,844 curfew violators arrested across the Western Visayas
Over a third of apprehensions made in Bacolod City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Approximately 1,844 curfew violators have been arrested over the course of six days as various local government units implement a curfew as part of the ongoing community quarantine due to the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. Based on data released by Police …